(1217)8 is equivalent to

2009

(1217)8 is equivalent to

  1. A.

    (1217)16

  2. B.

    (028F)16

  3. C.

    (2297)10

  4. D.

    (0B17)16

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Correct answer: B

Key idea: convert the octal number to decimal, then convert that decimal to hexadecimal.

  • Step 1: Convert (1217)_8 to decimal: 1*8^3 + 2*8^2 + 1*8 + 7 = 512 + 128 + 8 + 7 = 655.

  • Step 2: Convert 655 to base 16 by repeated division: 655 ÷ 16 = 40 remainder 15 (F); 40 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 8; 2 ÷ 16 = 0 remainder 2. Reading remainders from last to first gives 28F, so 655 = (28F)_16.

Final answer: (1217)_8 = (28F)_16 (the leading zero in (028F)_16 is optional).

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